Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Holiday Forest, Houston

C

169th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 47 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Holiday Forest is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 5,100 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 169th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (4 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (6 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.2 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
5,150
Median rent
$1,180
Median home value
$78,000
Household income
$46,700
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
14%
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What it's like to live in Holiday Forest

Holiday Forest is a neighborhood in Houston with about 5,200 residents, homes built around 1980, mostly rented (86% of homes) and 49% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 169th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Holiday Forest

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,180, 13% lower than the Houston median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Holiday Forest

  • Higher poverty. 35% of residents live below the poverty line, against 20% across Houston.
  • Higher unemployment. 16% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.0% across Houston.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Holiday Forest report card

Each grade compares Holiday Forest with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Median rent $1,180, homes cost 1.7x income.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $46,700, 16% unemployed.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 884 violent crimes per 100k, 3,828 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 25 min, 0.5% work from home.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    13% have a bachelor’s degree.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    42% of adults uninsured.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    14% of homes owner-occupied.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

Holiday Forest compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Home value to income: 1.7x61% lower than Houston (4.3x)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 98%8 points higher than Houston (90%)
  • Median rent: $1,18013% lower than Houston ($1,361)

Worse than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 14%29 points lower than Houston (42%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 13%24 points lower than Houston (37%)
  • Vacant homes: 33%23 points higher than Houston (11%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BHarris R P ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.6 mi
  • BWoodland Acres MiddleMiddle, Galena Park ISD1.5 mi
  • BFurr High SchoolHigh, Houston ISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in Holiday Forest

Median rent in Holiday Forest is $1,180 a month, 13% lower than the Houston median. A household would need about $47,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $78,000, 72% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $550 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent13% lower than Houston$1,180$1,361$1,403
Median home value72% lower than Houston$78,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income61% lower than Houston1.7x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Houston58%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them29 points lower than Houston14%42%63%
Vacant homes23 points higher than Houston33%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston198019821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$550
Mortgage payment
$427
Property tax
$123
Median rent, for comparison
$1,180

Based on a $78,000 home in Holiday Forest, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median household income28% lower than Houston$46,700$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate9 points higher than Houston16%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line15 points higher than Houston35%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points lower than Houston13%37%34%
Average commute7% lower than Houston25 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home12 points lower than Houston0.5%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Houston6.6%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than Houston98%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Holiday Forest

Under 1835%
18 to 3431%
35 to 6432%
65 and over1.4%
Race and ethnicity
White0.0%
Hispanic or Latino82%
Black15%
Asian2.8%
Other or more than one race0.2%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Houston

  1. 1A+Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial ParkMedian rent $3,230
  2. 2A+Boulevard OaksMedian rent $1,940
  3. 3A+BraeswoodMedian rent $1,360
  4. 4A+Washington Avenue CorridorMedian rent $2,080
  5. 5A+Mandell PlaceMedian rent $1,210
  6. 6A+Westwood GroveMedian rent $2,100
  7. 7A+Kings Point
  8. 8A+Palisades ParkMedian rent $3,020

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CHills at ChapinEdinburg
  2. C+Northeast TylerTyler
  3. C+The Garden at Russel EstatesEdinburg

Questions about Holiday Forest

Is Holiday Forest a good place to live?

Holiday Forest is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 5,100 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 169th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Holiday Forest?

Median rent in Holiday Forest is $1,180 a month, 13% lower than the Houston median. The median home is worth $78,000, 72% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 1.7x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Holiday Forest?

The closest rated public schools are Harris R P Elementary (elementary, rated B), Woodland Acres Middle (middle, rated B) and Furr High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 4 Census block groups closest to the Holiday Forest name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.